These things may determine your risk of metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders.
It occurs when a person has three or more of the following measurements:
Too much belly fat (e.g.,...
Cutting 300 calories daily can make your heart stronger
In a new study, researchers found that in adults already at a healthy weight, cutting around 300 calories a day can strongly improve heart...
Common side effects of statins you should know
Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol.
The drugs can help reduce heart...
This drug may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
In a new study, researchers found that medications that target tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), a protein involved in inflammation, have revolutionized the management of...
Eating fewer calories may help prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that moderately reducing caloric intake over a period of two years in young and middle-aged healthy people may...
This new drug may treat migraine more effectively
In a new study, researchers found that a drug in a new generation of migraine headache treatments could reduce pain and bothersome symptoms for...
This high blood pressure drug may help treat dementia and Parkinson’s
In a new study, researchers found that a prescribed high blood pressure drug may help treat Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
The research was conducted by...
This common food ingredient may raise risk for obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a popular food ingredient may increase levels of hormones linked to risk of obesity and diabetes.
The food...
People with a sprained ankle may get too many opioids
In a new study, researchers found that although ankle sprain injuries are common, patients with the condition may get too many prescribed opioids.
The research...
Healthy blood vessels may be key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s disease prevention.
They suggest that if people are worried...